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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,275.44, 10,051.08 and 5,875.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,275.44, 10,051.08 and 5,875.76 is: 8,117.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,275.44 : 10,051.08 = 5,875.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,275.44/10,051.08 = 5,875.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,275.44x = 10,051.08 × 5,875.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,275.44x = 59,057,733.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,057,733.82/7,275.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,117.41

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